Tesla Roadster: Elon's Vision for the Last Manually Driven Car

23 Apr 2026 | Abstracted from Basenor

Elon Musk envisions the Tesla Roadster as the "last manually driven car" in Tesla’s lineup, signaling a full shift toward autonomy for other models. Positioned as a driver-centric "cultural artifact," it boasts a sub-2-second 0–60 mph, a 250+ mph top speed, and a 620-mile range. While production is expected in 2027–2028, it remains a celebratory send-off to manual driving, competing with high-end collector supercars.

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